overdo
verb
over·do
ˌō-vər-ˈdü 
overdid
ˌō-vər-ˈdid
; overdone
ˌō-vər-ˈdən
; overdoing
ˌō-vər-ˈdü-iŋ
; overdoes
ˌō-vər-ˈdəz
; overdone
ˌō-vər-ˈdən
; overdoing
ˌō-vər-ˈdü-iŋ
; overdoes
ˌō-vər-ˈdəz
: to go to extremes
Examples of overdo in a Sentence
You should exercise every day, but don't overdo it.
The acting in that play was badly overdone.
Don't overdo the salt in this recipe.
The cook overdid the hamburgers.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
Turmeric and green tea lands people in hospital Depositphotos
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor researchers found that around 15 million Americans could be putting their liver health at risk by overdoing it with popular supplements.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
Limit the alcohol intake Often people overdo during the holidays.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
Because this design is so detailed, don't overdo it with other patterns.
—Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overdo. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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overdo
verb
over·do
-ˈdü
1
: to do too much
overdoes it getting ready for a party
2
: exaggerate
overdo praise
3
: to cook too long
meat that is overdone
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